Remedies may contain cocktail of active drugs

Use of several non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is well known for its adverse effects (nephrotoxicity, retention of salt and water, gastrointestinal disorders), which are increased by the addition of corticosteroid. [...]the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with antihypertensive age...

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Published in:BMJ 1994-04, Vol.308 (6937), p.1162-1162
Main Authors: Vander Stricht, Berengere I, Parvais, Olivier E, Vanhaelen-Fastre, Renee J, Vanhaelen, Maurice H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drugs
Hypertension
Pharmaceutical industry
Side effects
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Summary:Use of several non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is well known for its adverse effects (nephrotoxicity, retention of salt and water, gastrointestinal disorders), which are increased by the addition of corticosteroid. [...]the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with antihypertensive agents (diuretics or β blocking agents, or both) decreases the efficacy of the hypertensive treatment.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.308.6937.1162